Learn how index funds invest in market indexes like the S&P 500 for broad diversification and market performance replication.

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It's difficult to put an exact price tag on how much index funds have saved investors since their creation in 1975. But it's safe to say it's a big number. It's also safe to say that the savings ...

The ability to outperform during volatile periods is an oft-touted benefit of actively managed mutual funds and ETFs. However, just 33% beat their average index fund counterpart from July 2024 through ...

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Most of the largest active bond funds beat their peers in the quarter, while most of the largest index funds lagged. The PIMCO Total Return Fund tied for the top rank among the largest active funds.